Introducing the SIT Furniture Design Award 2025 Catalogue, a collection of winning designs in furniture and interior design. This catalogue celebrates the winners of the 5th edition of the SIT Award, both established professionals and emerging talents showcasing their innovative creations and pushing the boundaries of form and function. Additionally, the catalogue features exclusive interviews with the “Designers of the Year”, offering unique insights into their creative processes and inspirations.
The catalogue is available to purchase on Amazon and can be downloaded on the SIT Furniture Design Award website.
Explore the future of design through the visionaries shaping it today!
A record-setting ceremony that brought together world-renowned studios, award-winning architects and a new generation of emerging designers for a night dedicated to creativity, collaboration and the future of design inside one of Basel’s most iconic cultural spaces.
On Friday, November 21st, 2025, Basel became the centre of the international design community as the SIT Furniture Design Award came together for their largest celebration to date. Two hundred guests from more than thirty countries, from China, Japan, Thailand, South Korea and Vietnam to the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Argentina, South Africa and New Zealand, gathered inside the spectacular Elisabethenkirche, the 19th-century neo-Gothic landmark now transformed into one of Switzerland’s most striking contemporary cultural venues.
The decision to host the ceremony in the Elisabethenkirche underscored the awards’ shared values, honouring innovation, craftsmanship and adaptive reuse design at a moment when architecture and furniture design continue to respond creatively to the challenges of the built environment.
The evening brought together the winners of the 2024 and 2025 BLT Built Design Awards and the SIT Furniture Design Award, presenting both trophies and certificates on stage, accompanied by a seated gala dinner. Designers, architects, product innovators, academics, students, media partners and jury members connected throughout the evening, turning the neo-Gothic space into a lively international meeting point.
The ceremony was led by the 3C Group co-founders, Astrid Hébert and Hossein Farmani, who guided an extensive programme featuring some of the world’s most notable firms and emerging talents. Jury members joined them on stage to present the top-level trophies, including Pal Pang, London-based interior architect and artist and Chief Creative Officer of Another Design International; Dr. Anna Grichting Solder, Swiss architect, urbanist and musician with a Doctor of Design in Urbanism from Harvard; Andreas Rupf, Head of ETH RAUM at ETH Zürich and founder of SPEKTRUM GmbH, specialising in strategic spatial planning; Samantha Lassoudry, Founder & Chief Designer of Lassoudry Architects in Basel with a “custom-made couture” approach; Amir Idiatulin, Founder & CEO of IND (Russia/Global) and leader in architecture and urban strategy; Christian Brendelberger, Partner at Dietziker Partner Baumanagement AG and Head of Cost Planning on large-scale Swiss projects; and Alain Gilles, Brussels-based furniture and product designer, founder of The Studio and acclaimed internationally for his award-winning design work.
The SIT Furniture Design Award brought an equally global line-up, honouring ESCOFET, A-01 (A Company / A Foundation) and Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, alongside designers and studios such as Anna Lvovskaya of DA Bureau, Erick Martinez, HMN Handelsagentur, Studio Minus, Sila Yilmaz, Charles O. Job Design, Jan Goderis Design Lab, Franco Driusso of DAA DriussoAssociati Architects, Divan.ru, Olek Furniture, Raju Disain, Robert London Design, Klokner Institute at CTU in Prague, UDIT – Universidad de Diseño Innovación y Tecnología in Spain, ArtCenter College of Design, Howest Kortrijk, Queensland University of Technology, the Royal Danish Academy, Shih Chien University and the Faculties of Design represented by Filippo Sartori and Simone Codutti.
Students from fifteen universities were welcomed on stage throughout the evening, including Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Savannah College of Art and Design, Utah State University and Hochschule Koblenz, alongside previously mentioned institutions such as ETH Zürich, Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL, Shenkar College, UDIT, ArtCenter, Howest, Queensland University of Technology, the Royal Danish Academy and Shih Chien University, marking an extraordinary gathering of emerging designers and ensuring each university appeared only once across the ceremony.
Speaking about the scale of the evening, Astrid Hébert shared: “Standing inside the Elisabethenkirche and seeing designers, students and partners from all over the world gathered in one place was incredibly moving. Bringing the BLT Built Design Awards and the SIT Furniture Design Award together in this historic venue made the scale of the evening truly sink in, and I felt deeply grateful for the energy in the room and for everyone who travelled so far to celebrate with us at the biggest and most inspiring ceremony we have ever hosted.”
This year’s ceremony was supported by media partners including D5 MAG and v2com, marking another year of international collaboration and visibility for the award winners and their work. To explore the winning projects, keep up with upcoming deadlines or get involved in future editions, visit the official award websites and stay part of the global design community.
From bioclimatic interiors that breathe with the forest to sculptural seating shaped by ultra-performance concrete, this year’s winners reflect the bold, the functional, and the visionary.
We’re excited to announce the winners of the SIT Furniture Design Award 2025 and even more thrilled to celebrate our fifth edition! With over 400 submissions from 44 countries, this year’s awards highlight the designers and studios rethinking how we sit, live, rest, and relate to the spaces around us. From inventive interiors to standout outdoor concepts, the selected works reflect a thoughtful and inspired approach to design today.
Let’s take a look at this year’s main winners — the projects that truly stood out:
The Interior Designer of the Year award goes to A-01 (A Company / A Foundation), a practice based in both Costa Rica and the Netherlands, for their No Footprint Wood House. Perched along the lush Pacific coast, this bioclimatic structure goes far beyond aesthetics. It blends with its jungle setting, breathes with the landscape, and functions as both a home and a prototype for regenerative design.
No Footprint Wood House by A-01 (A Company / A Foundation)
In the Furniture Design of the Year category, Foster + Partners won for Gather and Tiers, two sculptural collections developed with Barcelona-based concrete experts ESCOFET. Made from ultra-high-performance concrete, these public seating systems offer privacy and flexibility, inviting us to reclaim the outdoors with elegance and intention.
Gather and Tiers by Foster + Partners
Emerging talent is equally celebrated. The Emerging Furniture Designer of the Year title goes to Elay Dagan for The Saddle stool, a sculptural object that captures the illusion of softness within a rigid material. The piece, born of experimentation with movement and material tension, plays with space as much as form.
The Saddle stool by Elay Dagan
Alongside these headlining honors, this year’s competition welcomed an exceptional variety of standout designs: from the serene Floating Bed by Winzeler Holzdesign to the rippling concrete forms of TOPOS Outdoor Furniture Collection by Zaha Hadid Architects. Other highlights include the playful Biscuit armchair by WOWIN.UA, the elegant Ribbon Desk by Scot Distefano, and Canopy House by Studio Mk27.
The selection was made by a prestigious international jury of designers, architects, and educators, including Lilian González-González, Alain Gilles, Nima Bavardi, Christina Chen-Chiao Kuo, Bo Zhang, Richie Moalosi, Fereshteh Haji Gholami, and Javier Palomares, to name only a few. Their collective expertise reflects the award’s global scope and growing impact in shaping design dialogue across continents.
“We created the SIT Furniture Design Award to celebrate excellence in this often-overlooked but fundamental design discipline,” says Astrid Hébert, Co-Founder of the Awards. “What’s truly exciting this year is the extraordinary range, from iconic studios like Foster + Partners and Zaha Hadid Architects to promising new voices like Elay Dagan. It’s a sign that SIT is no longer a niche platform; it’s becoming a key destination for discovering what’s next in furniture and interior innovation.”
As the industry continues to blur the lines between architecture, product, and spatial design, SIT remains a vital platform for designers whose work speaks not just of objects, but of how we inhabit the world. For the complete list of winners and jury bios, visit www.sitaward.com.
Introducing the SIT Furniture Design Award 2024 Catalogue, a collection of winning designs in furniture and interior design. This catalogue celebrates the winners of the fourth edition of the SIT Award, both established professionals and emerging talents showcasing their innovative creations and pushing the boundaries of form and function. Additionally, the catalogue features exclusive interviews with the “Designers of the Year”, offering unique insights into their creative processes and inspirations.
The catalogue is available to purchase on Amazon and can be downloaded on the SIT Furniture Design Award website.
Explore the future of design through the visionaries shaping it today!
The SIT Furniture Design Award has become a platform for recognizing top-notch talent in the world of furniture and interior design. Check out the winners of the competition’s fourth edition, and discover how they achieved the perfect balance between form and function.
Switzerland – From cutting-edge designs to bold innovations, the SIT Furniture Design Award has once again showcased the most exceptional talent in furniture and interior design. With over 400 entries from professional and emerging designers from around the world, the competition was fierce, but only a few stood out as the best of the best.
The grand winners of the SIT Furniture Design Award 2024 are:
Furniture Design of the Year: Poty Armchair by Stdio Lucas Caramés
The Poty Armchair draws inspiration from the exuberant Craft Culture of the Delta Parnaíba, merging contemporary comfort with traditional local elements. Crafted with a solid wooden structure, its notable feature is the carnauba straw weave enveloping the chair, a nod to the region’s artisanal tradition. This blend of modern design with cultural heritage creates a visually stunning and culturally rich piece, providing both physical and sensory comfort.
Interior Design of the Year: Daphne by Studio Paolo Ferrari
Daphne, located in Toronto, reimagines the quintessential American bistro with a contemporary and eclectic touch. Custom-designed furniture and lighting enhance the space, which balances the unexpected with the warmth of New England prep. Inspired by art, architecture, and cinema, Daphne embodies a cinematic duality, inviting guests to explore and experience the joy of discovery.
Emerging Furniture Designer of the Year: Otto Lounge Chair by Jenna Jang, Art Center College of Design
In response to the evolving workspace dynamics post-pandemic, the Otto Lounge Chair is designed to adapt to both home and office environments. With refined cushions and oak wood, it brings comfort to any space. Its versatile design allows it to function as both a lounge chair and a workspace accessory, reflecting the changing needs of modern life.
Other winners in Furniture Design include JG Neukomm Architecture for The Suffolk Gallery Bench, Noriko Hashida Design winning with Enots Floor Chair, La Firme with Sarto Series and Street + Garden being recognized for Honeysuckle Park Newcastle Australia. In Interior Design categories, the recipients include Messana O’Rorke teams design of the West 53rd Street Apartment, Wow Atelier for the Best Friends: Roadhouse & Mercantile, A-01 (A Company / A Foundation) winning with the Black House (Casa Negra) and No Footprint House (NFH) and HDC Design with Meet the Bund (Xintiandi). Each winner in their respective category reflects the perfect combination of form, function, and aesthetic appeal that sets them apart from the rest.
Among the distinguished jury members were Alain Gilles, Founder and Lead Designer at Alain Gilles The Studio from Belgium; Bo Zhang, Artist & Chief Designer at Desz Office from New York; Niko Kapa, Design Director at Studio Niko Kapa from the United Kingdom; Christina Chen-Chiao Kuo, Creative Director & Founder of Kuuo Living Limited from Canada; and Nataly Bolshakova, Founder and Lead Designer at Bolshakova Interiors, representing Ukraine. These individuals, representing just a portion of the esteemed panel, contributed their expertise to recognize outstanding design talent on a global scale.
Astrid Hebert, the co-founder of the SIT Furniture Design Award, emphasized the global significance of the event, highlighting the diverse geographic origins of the participating designers and the international composition of the judging panel. “Recognizing both emerging and established designers from around the world underscores our commitment to inspiring innovation in furniture and interior design. This year’s winners exemplify the global impact of design creativity and the collaborative spirit that drives our industry forward.”
All the winners can be viewed in the winner’s gallery on the SIT Furniture Design Award website (sitaward.com).
The annual catalog features the winners of the SIT Furniture Design Awards 2023 in Interior Design and Furniture Design is now available.
Read the exclusive interviews of Eugene Alletto, the visionary leader of BEDGEAR’s acclaimed M3 Performance® Mattress and Innovation of the Year 2023 winner, the Furniture Design of the Year 2023 team behind the Typology Ribbon Bench, and emerging designers.
The catalog is available to purchase on Amazon and can be downloaded on the SIT Furniture Design Award website.
Zurich, Switzerland – From cutting-edge designs to bold innovations, the SIT Furniture Design Award has once again showcased the most exceptional talent in furniture and interior design. With over 400 entries from professional and emerging designers from around the world, the competition was fierce, but only a few stood out as the best of the best.
The SIT Furniture Design Award has become a platform for recognizing top-notch talent in the world of furniture and interior design. Check out the winners of the competition’s third edition, and discover how they achieved the perfect balance between form and function.
The grand winners of the SIT Furniture Design Award 2023 are:
Interior Design of the Year: Muskoka Cottage by Studio Paolo Ferrari
Furniture Design of the Year: Typology Ribbon Bench by Landscape Forms
Innovation of the Year: M3 Performance® Mattress by BEDGEAR®
Emerging Furniture Designer of the Year: Daejo by Tom Man
Emerging Interior Designer of the Year: Soul Cave – Patagonia by Tony Wu
These winners were selected through a multi-round voting process by a panel of distinguished judges from around the world, including Lilian González-González, Industrial Design Academic Coordinator at the Anáhuac University of México and Board Member at World Design Organization, Barend Slabbert, Programme Leader Interior Design at the University of Derby, Nataly Bolshakova, Founder and Lead Designer at Bolshakova Interiors, Radhika Seth, Vice President of Sales of Yanko Design, Jakob Kjaer Nielsen, Global Design Director at Global Design Director and more industry leaders. The winning designs truly exemplify the importance of recognizing outstanding talent in furniture and interior design, showcasing how creativity, innovation, and sustainability can work hand in hand to produce outstanding pieces that elevate the very concept of design.
Astrid Hebert, the founder of SIT Furniture Design Award, is delighted by this year’s winners and highlighted the importance of recognizing both emerging and established designers. “Design is an ever-evolving field, and we must give space to new talents and established designers alike to showcase their work and push the boundaries of creativity.” adding that “Our mission at the SIT Furniture Design Award is to inspire innovation in furniture and interior design, and this year’s winners have done just that. We congratulate them on their impressive creations and look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future.”
Other winners in Furniture Design include Karim Rashid for the “Ego Chair”, Jan Flook Lighting with the “Cloud 9”, the German company Maytoni with the “Reflex” winner in Pendant Lighting, García Requejo with the “Arum Lily Collection”, Flexispot for the “V6 Intelligence Fitness Chair” and Studioforma for the lounge chair called “CLODETTE”. In Interior Design categories, the recipients include TABOORET teams design of the “Ukrainian L’Oreal Academy”, Wow Atelier for the “X-Mission” office, Twins Studio winning with the “Tuya Mykonos” in Greece, Johannes Torpe Studios Denmark Aps for the restaurant “Levi” and the Japanese Interior design firm Kamitopen with “Goodman Amenity Space”. Each winner in their respective category reflects the perfect combination of form, function, and aesthetic appeal that sets them apart from the rest.
All the winners can be viewed in the winner’s gallery on the SIT Furniture Design Award website (sitaward.com).
Photo: From left to right ED407 Lido Sofa by Studio Paolo Ferrari, photo credit: Dion Yu Yan Lin, Punto by Sofia von Hauske, Kaef armchair by Arseniy Brodach
Each year, the SIT Award “Innovation Center” focuses on a different topic, looking at highlighting inventions, closely examining today’s challenges, and finding ways to overcome them.
This year, the innovation center focuses on “Furniture with Innovative Materials”, the process of incorporating or using a material that improves resistance, sustainability, or functionality requires talent. BEDGEAR® is receiving this grand prize with their latest mattress innovation called M3 Performance® Mattress.
The M3 Performance® Mattress is the world’s first dual-sided modular design that allows the sleeper to choose from four highly breathable firmness levels on the right or left so they never have to compromise on comfort.
Congratulations to BEDGEAR®, read all about their new product here.
The annual catalog features the winners of the SIT Design Awards 2021 in Interior Design and Furniture Design.
Read the exclusive interviews of Brazilian Designer and Furniture Design of the Year 2021 Jader Almeida; Nidhi Nimodia, student of the MIT Institute of Design in Pune, India and Emerging Interior Designer of the Year, Narges Shah Ahmad Ghasemi.
The catalog is available to purchase on Amazon and can be downloaded on the SIT Furniture Design Award website.
The 2022 SIT Furniture Design Award is now accepting entries into its two major categories, Furniture Design and Interior Design. It welcomes submissions from professional, emerging designers and students until the 28th of February 2023, the program promises to attract entries from some of the most forward creative furniture firms, manufacturers, distributors and independent designers from all around the world!
The SIT Furniture Design Award ™ was created as a way to celebrate and share the remarkable work of furniture designers and those who use furniture in their projects. Creativity, innovative vision, and accessibility in the furniture design community deserve to be applauded and shared widely, across the world.
Looking at challenges and seeking ways to overcome them are central to furniture design. For this reason, the SIT Furniture Design Award has created an Innovation Center, the winner of which will receive a cash prize of CHF 3’000 to create a prototype or to start production. Each year, a different topic will be chosen, focusing on projects which highlight invention, closely examine today’s challenges, and find ways to overcome them.
In 2021, the awards received over 350 submissions from 47 countries, the range of work was as astounding as always, with honorees Jader Almeida, receiving the “Furniture Design of the year” grand title for “May’, Studio GAIA with the design of “W Washington D.C. Hotel”, RotoBed® designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen; based in England Knightsbridge Furniture Productions was awarded for the “Tron Furniture Range”, the program also recognized Messana O’Rorke with the “Junegrass House”and
Karim Rashid for the “Keen Sun Chaise”. … just to name a few.
The 2022 jury, composed of 21 experienced designers and decorators’ experts, academics and media representatives will select the winners in each category in February 2023. Jurors include Juan Mellen, president of the Design Institute of Spain, Radhika Seth, Vice President of Sales for the well-known media Yanko Design, Stella Hernandez, Assistant Professor, Environmental Design Department at the ArtCenter College of Design in California and Fabio Colturri, Professor at the Istituto Marangoni Milano Design.
The “Furniture Design of the year” and “Interior Design of the Year” professionals and students will receive the coveted SIT Design Award Trophy; their winning projects will be showcased to the global audience and be featured in the Annual SIT Award catalog. Winning the SIT Design Awards is an opportunity to step into the global spotlight, elevate the company profile or boost a starting career.
Registration for the SIT Design Award is now open and will close on February 28th, 2023. Those who register before August 15th; will receive an early bird discount of 15%.